Vodafone Idea in talks with Musk's Starlink? Telco clarifiesVodafone Idea clarified its discussions with satellite communication providers, including Starlink, as part of its strategy to improve serv...
19 Mar, 2025, 07.33 PM IST
Vodafone Idea shares rise 4% as telco rolls out 5G in Mumbai, eyes satcom partnershipsVodafone Idea saw its stock rise 4.3% following the launch of 5G services in Mumbai, offering unlimited data at competitive prices. The com...
19 Mar, 2025, 07.33 PM IST
Airtel, SpaceX join hands: How will Indians be able to log on to Musk’s Starlink internet services?Bharti Airtel has partnered with SpaceX for the launch of Starlink satellite internet in India, pending SpaceX's authorization. The collabo...
11 Mar, 2025, 07.31 PM IST
World's first satellite video call made using a regular smartphone. When and where?Vodafone has made the world’s first satellite video call using a normal smartphone. This was done in the Welsh mountains. The technology wi...
30 Jan, 2025, 03.44 PM IST
After Elon Musk-Mukesh Ambani tussle, India bets satellite spectrum policy can attract many companiesIndia's decision to administratively allocate satellite spectrum over auctioning could benefit consumers by providing more choices, despite...
21 Jan, 2025, 10.39 AM IST
After Musk-Ambani tussle, India bets satellite spectrum policy can attract many companiesIndia's telecom minister supports the administrative allocation of satellite spectrum, aligning with global trends, to provide consumers wi...
20 Jan, 2025, 09.06 PM IST
TRAI open house sees Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel spar with Elon Musk’s Starlink, Jeff Bezos' Amazon Kuipar over satcom spectrum normsWhile Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea argued for a level playing field citing specific instances, Starlink refuted their dema...
09 Nov, 2024, 09.58 AM IST
Amazon's prototype Kuiper satellites operate successfullyThe Kuiper internet network will compete against billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink, which is the world's largest satellite operator. The com...
16 Nov, 2023, 08.39 PM IST
Government to push space companies to cut imports and Make in IndiaThe industry is divided over the method of satellite spectrum allotment for satellite broadband services. Satellite companies such as Starl...
10 Oct, 2023, 11.29 PM IST
Allow flexible spectrum use between Satcom & Telecom: JioJio Satellite Communications has requested India's telecom regulator, Trai, to allow flexible use of spectrum for both satellite and mobile...
06 Sep, 2023, 10.44 PM IST
Jio writes to Trai, seeks flexible use of satellite spectrumReliance Jio has urged the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to allow flexible use of spectrum between satellite and terrestrial...
06 Sep, 2023, 02.12 PM IST
Auction Model: Amazon, Telesat oppose Elon Musk's StarlinkElon Musk's Starlink faced stiff opposition from satellite communications peers like Amazon and Telesat for its proposed 'auction model' th...
15 Jul, 2023, 08.44 AM IST
73 pc respondents on Trai's consultation paper seek satcom spectrum allocation without auction: ISpAAbout three-fourth respondents including Starlink, Amazon, OneWeb have advocated for allocation of satellite communication spectrum through...
18 Jun, 2023, 11.48 AM IST
Telcos send mixed signals on spectrum assignmentApart from clarity on spectrum assignment, telecom operators are unanimously seeking a Convergence Act for regulating various communication...
05 Sep, 2022, 08.44 AM IST
Trai to start consultations on allocation of satcom spectrumDoT has provided information around spectrum availability in various bands like Ku and Ka, used for satellite communications, to Trai. Curr...
19 Aug, 2022, 11.13 AM IST
Reliance Jio's satcom entry will not hit OneWeb, says Sunil MittalMittal warned that no satcom company would participate if the spectrum meant for the segment was auctioned. That would mean India facing th...
03 Mar, 2022, 11.31 AM IST
Jio plans to use satellites for 4G services in remote areasJio is connecting more than 400 LTE sites which are beyond the reach of terrestrial backhaul services.
11 Sep, 2018, 01.40 PM IST